Last Updated on August 5, 2012 by DeanR
Wingate by Wyndham Franchise Information
Wingate by Wyndham is a franchise for an upper mid-scale hotel. It was founded in 1995 and started franchising that same year.
Their first location was opened in 1996. It is focused on targeting business travellers. It used to be under Cendant but it has been made part of Wyndham Worldwide in 2007.
That was when the name was changed from Wingate to Wingate by Wyndham. Some of their competitors include Courtyard by Marriot, Hyatt Place, and Hilton Garden Inn. Other hotels under Wyndham Worldwide include Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Howard Johnson, Baymont Inn and Suites, Days Inn, Ramada, Microtel Inn and Suites, Travelodge, TRYP, Windham Grand Collection, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, and Wyndham Garden.
They say that their support is backed up with strong ADR, RevPAR, updated prototype, reservation contribution, and opportunities on tapping markets. They now have 161 locations in the United States, three locations in Canada, and one in another country.
What are the amenities and services provided at Wingate by Wyndham?
They offer local calls and long distance access, high speed wired and wireless internet access in public spaces and in all guest rooms, copies, faxes, and printing at a 24 hour business center, hot breakfast, free USA Today newspaper for each room, whirlpool, fitness room, oversized rooms and a separated work area, express check-out, bathroom amenities from known brands such as Neutrogena and Judith Jackson, two line speakerphone, conference calls, voice mails, comfortable bed with box spring, top of the line mattress, linens, and plush pillows, shower with a multi-function curved shower rod, showerhead, and a hookless shower curtain, Iron and ironing board, in-room coffee maker, and in-room safe.
They also offer children under 17 years old to stay free with parents, Wyn-Tunes clock radio that allows you to connect your MP3 player and personalize your stay, and Cable TV with remote control and in-room interactive services. In every Wyndham brand hotel, you get the lowest price from them through their online reservation, as well as a wide range of hotels and room types, you earn Wyndham Rewards with every stay at a Wyndham Hotel including Wingate by Wyndham, they guarantee the security of your credit when you reserve online, and they protect their guest’s privacy according to applicable laws and regulations.
Cost and requirements on running a Wingate by Wyndham franchise
Expect to be investing about $5,838,000 to $7,667,000. The cost of Wingate by Wyndham franchise fee is $36,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 4.5%. This is for a 29 year term agreement.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be five days training at the headquarters, two days at your location, one to three days regional workshops, and other customized trainings that you can avail with an extra fee. There will be support in Property Opening and Integration, Development, Planning, and Construction, Dedicated Franchise Resources, and Quality Assurance. You will be given access to purchasing cooperatives and a toll free phone number. You may also receive occasional field evaluations. For marketing support, there will be ad slicks, co-op advertising, regional advertising, and national media.
Wingate by Wyndham Contact Details
Address: 1910 8th Avenue, N.E. P.O. Box 4090 Aberdeen, SD 574024090
Phone: (800) 758-8999 or (888) 637-4880